Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus 6000 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was launched 3 years before the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the 6000 scores against the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6000 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 6000 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and WG-1 GPS is 94 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.